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John Dobbs, the applicant, came forward and shared that he does not recall why they did an <br /> easement versus a plat for this. He added that the Pearsons has requested that the normal fee for <br /> vacation of easement be waived. <br /> Planning Manager Larson explained that the application fee is $500 and there is a review escrow <br /> that covers costs. <br /> Mr. Dobbs said they are requesting to waive this fee as the easement was put in place to take off <br /> of Bowers Drive and they dedicated the land for the right-of-way on 148th for free. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked about the land that was donated. <br /> Planning Manager Larson explained that with any plat, adequate right-of-way may need to be <br /> dedicated to provide access to the created parcels. He noted that this is enforced by State statute <br /> and is a typical planning expense. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked how much of the $500 would be returned to the applicant. <br /> Planning Manager Larson shared that these requested do not typically take a lot of Staff time and <br /> the biggest expense is just the public hearing notice. He said he would only expect they spend$200 <br /> to $250 out of the escrow. <br /> Mr. Dobbs said they are just asking for the application fee to be waived. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated he thinks it makes sense to waive the $500 application fee for this <br /> situation as the easement was done not that long ago and the Pearsons' have been very willing <br /> participants in that. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Riley, Musgrove, Howell Olson, <br /> Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. <br /> The public hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. <br /> Council Business <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to adopt Resolution#24- <br /> 266 vacating the right-of-way easement (Document No. 2368247.007) encumbering the Subject <br /> Property and waive the $500 application fee. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Riley, Specht, Howell, Musgrove, <br /> Olson, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br /> City Council/ September 24, 2024 <br /> Page 7 of 11 <br />